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The Ormewoods release new music video that reaches across the aisle, ‘Hope, Pray, Sing’

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Ormewoods - Claire Pearson and Don McCollister - is an Americana and folk duo, and their new music video, "Hope, Pray, Sing," was released to draw people closer together rather than tear them apart.

"The song was originally written after the 2016 U.S. presidential election," Pearson says. "I'm still a bit disconcerted, but I do know how to 'Hope, Pray and Sing.'"

As chief songwriter, Pearson draws lyric inspiration from her daily journals. The song's opening lyrics, "Hope to stand your ground, pray for angels to sound, sing for peace to be found," set the stage for a musical message with positive vibes.

"The hateful climate and the demonizing of people with different beliefs is our greatest concern," Pearson adds. "This song resonates with people who are sick of these things too."

Pearson says the response to "Hope, Pray, Sing" has been really lovely.

"Friends and family on both sides of the political fence have embraced it; we couldn't ask for anything more," she says.

The duo's music is described by fans as "sexy, folk, pop and country." It's toe-tapping and, at times, profound.

To date, The Ormewoods have produced two albums, "The Bedroom Sessions," which in 2017 spent more than 33 consecutive weeks on the folk charts, and "Not Your Mama's Folk."

About the Ormewoods:

The Ormewoods combine the best of their musical histories. The couple originally met more than 15 years ago, ended up going in different directions, and then fate brought them together again. McCollister is a two-time Grammy-award winning engineer/producer and Pearson is a longtime singer/songwriter and indie radio hit.

When reunited, they quickly built a fan base as they toured to promote their debut album, "The Bedroom Sessions." The album continues to receive strong Americana radio support across the country thanks to their number one single, "HeyBabe," a song about their relationship and how they circled back to each other.

Vocalists, multi-instrumentalists and seasoned performers, The Ormewoods share a passion for live performances and embrace audiences of all ages and fans of all music genres.

To learn more about The Ormewoods: https://www.theormewoods.com/

Twitter: @TheOrmewoods

Watch the video, "Hope, Pray, Sing:"
https://youtu.be/5ny8UGoFcYM

The Ormewoods - Claire Pearson and Don McCollister - is an Americana and folk duo, and their new music video, "Hope, Pray, Sing," was released to draw people closer together rather than tear them apart. The duo's music is described by fans as "sexy, folk, pop and country." It's toe-tapping and, at times, profound.

Related link: https://www.theormewoods.com/

Glorified High School re-imagines 1987’s iconic ‘Whitesnake’ album, track-by-track

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Lion Eagle Productions, LLC today announced that - after covering such diverse artists as Rush, Bruce Hornsby and Motley Crue - Glorified High School (GHS) recently realized its greatest ambition by recording a track-for-track reimagining of the 1987 "Whitesnake" album. This new album of cover songs takes popular '80s rock songs to new places sonically and emotionally.

GHS has also covered Rush, Bruce Hornsby, Bob Marley, Don Henley, Cinderella, Rockwell, Queensryche, Queen, Motley Crue, Neil Young, Loverboy, Jude Cole, The Cardigans, Matchbox Twenty, The Ronettes, The Troggs, Britney Spears, No Doubt, The Four Seasons, Foreigner, Marvin Gaye, Richard Marx, Collective Soul and Van Halen.

One year after the original "Whitesnake" album's 30th anniversary, these new renditions are as far from sound-alikes as possible and take each song in a completely new direction, uncovering new layers of depth and emotion (not to mention featuring female vocalists).

According to Glorified High School's founder Doug Astrop, "When Glorified High School covers a song, our goal is to make the new version sound completely different from the original, taking it to a new place musically. We often change the tempo, modify the kay signature or scale and/or reverse the gender of the vocalist to ensure the new recording is unquestionably distinct."

On "Whitesnake," Glorified High School transforms "Crying in the Rain" into a yearning ache for more, "Bad Boys" becomes a celebration of the free spirit, "Still of the Night" slows to a moody crawl, "Here I Go Again" examines a longing for lost love and purpose, "Give Me All Your Love" takes on a melancholy timbre, "Is This Love" is recast as a dark manifesto, "Children of the Night" slides into a jazzy and bouncy celebration of the joys of music, "Straight for the Heart" morphs into a soaring and sparse love song, and "Don't Turn Away" airs a mournful plea to an indifferent lover.

No one can match the grizzled rasp and towering vocal range of David Coverdale, one of rock's greatest singers, but Glorified High School has illuminated the power of these great songs by taking them to new realms and thereby paying them the ultimate tribute.

To learn more, visit:
- https://www.glorifiedhighschool.com/
- https://www.dougastrop.com/
- https://www.lion-eagle.com/

About Glorified High School:
Glorified High School is the brainchild of musician, composer and producer, Doug Astrop. After many years of recording original instrumental compositions, as well as some unique remakes of songs from the world of film and television, Doug created Glorified High School to expand into vocal recordings. Working with a revolving group of vocalists and the occasional guest musician, Doug has recorded numerous original songs, alongside some truly unique covers. Doug and Glorified High School are very active in creating and licensing music for films, television programs and commercials.

Twitter: @GlorifiedHS #whitesnake #DougAstrop

* VIDEO (YouTube):
https://youtu.be/M1LOBZ6_TfU

Lion Eagle Productions, LLC today announced that - after covering such diverse artists as Rush, Bruce Hornsby and Motley Crue - Glorified High School (GHS) recently realized its greatest ambition by recording a track-for-track reimagining of the 1987 "Whitesnake" album. This new album of cover songs takes popular '80s rock songs to new places sonically and emotionally.

Related link: https://www.lion-eagle.com/

Strategic Benefits Advisors Adds Lesley Posey to Its Benefits Consulting Team

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Independent, full-service employee benefits consulting firm Strategic Benefits Advisors (SBA) today announced the appointment of Lesley Posey to the position of benefits consultant. In this role, Posey will provide pension and retiree medical plan sponsors with a full array of actuarial and strategic advisory services, including administration services for defined benefit plans.

Posey joins SBA from Willis Towers Watson, where she was a consultant serving the firm's US Retirement line of business. Her career as a retirement actuary spans 30 years and several of the industry's largest firms; Posey worked nearly half of her career for Willis Towers Watson and two predecessors (Towers Perrin and Watson Wyatt Worldwide). She also spent time with Buck Consultants and Ernst & Young and served as an in-house contractor for The Coca-Cola Company through outsourcing provider Pension Resource Group.

Posey's pension and retiree medical consulting expertise includes plan design, administration and forecasting; governmental filings and nondiscrimination testing; and plan operational reviews and troubleshooting (such as data and calculation remediation and lost participant resolution). She has served dozens of pension plan sponsors and administrators across a wide range of industries.

"Strategic Benefits Advisors, where experience runs deep and service is delivered with a personal touch, is a refreshing culture to be a part of," said Posey. "Having responsibility for not just plan valuation work but also plan administration is especially rewarding; I love helping plan sponsors solve their particularly challenging benefits issues and make sure their plans are operating as they should."

"Strategic Benefits Advisors is proud to have built one of the industry's most seasoned consulting teams. When it comes to recruiting new advisors, we look for the right mix of experience and passion - which we found in spades in Lesley," said SBA Co-Founder and Principal Mindy Zatto. "We are delighted to welcome her to SBA and know that our clients will benefit from her years of serving pension plan sponsors with excellence."

Posey is an Enrolled Actuary (EA) and an Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA). She officially joined SBA in April 2018 and is based in the company's Atlanta metro office. Posey holds a bachelor's degree in math and economics from St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota.

About Strategic Benefits Advisors:

Strategic Benefits Advisors, Inc. (SBA) is an independent, full-service employee benefits consulting firm focused on creatively and effectively solving complex benefits issues for clients ranging from 500 to over 250,000 employees. Founded in 2002 by veteran consultants Mindy Zatto and Andy Adams, SBA provides practical consulting recommendations and expert implementation of solutions for all types of employee benefits programs, including retirement, health and welfare, financial wellness and employee recognition.

With an average of over 20 years in the field, SBA's team of actuaries, consultants and systems specialists is among the most experienced in the industry.

For more information, visit http://www.sba-inc.com/.

Independent, full-service employee benefits consulting firm Strategic Benefits Advisors (SBA) today announced the appointment of Lesley Posey to the position of benefits consultant. In this role, Posey will provide pension and retiree medical plan sponsors with a full array of actuarial and strategic advisory services, including administration services for defined benefit plans.

Related link: http://www.sba-inc.com/

Paladin Advisory Services Adds Mortgage Loan Quality Expert John Gray to Lead Forensic Loan File Reviews, Enhance Strategic Guidance and Training Services

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Paladin Advisory Services, LLC, is pleased to announce that mortgage loan quality subject matter expert John Gray, CFE, CAMS, has joined its team. Gray will drive Paladin's forensic loan file review programs and enhance its offerings in strategic guidance and training for mortgage lenders.

Gray's prior experience includes working as senior vice president of repurchases at CITI, senior vice president of investigations at JP Morgan/Chase, and senior vice president of fraud prevention at Bear Sterns/EMC Mortgage. He has conducted highly confidential internal white-collar criminal investigations, including misappropriation of funds, and presented educational training programs for the MBA, the FBI, and more.

"John is a legend in the industry, having been at the forefront of the fight to maintain data integrity for lenders since his days as a charter member of Freddie Mac's first investigative unit to his days resolving repurchase issues to the tune of $1.5 billion in recoveries for CITI Mortgage," said Ann Fulmer, J.D., principal, Paladin Advisory Services. "John's experience assessing and mitigating risks posed by correspondents and vendors, coupled with his deep understanding of all aspects of the mortgage origination process, makes him an invaluable resource for mortgage lenders and for Paladin.

"With fraud reports on the rise, the timing couldn't be better," she added.

"Today's market is very similar to the market just before the 'mortgage meltdown' occurred. Although loan quality is up significantly since then and loan performance is very good, there are warning signs on the horizon," Gray said. "Volumes are down, underwriting standards are being loosened, and the average American lives paycheck to paycheck.

"It's no wonder that old frauds like flipping and the use of straw buyers are on the rise, or that new frauds - like the wire fraud committed via comprised business email channels - are becoming more common," he said.

"Lenders should take advantage of today's relatively benign conditions to prepare for what will be challenging times when the economy eventually turns down again," Fulmer cautioned. "If we learned only one lesson from the economic crisis, it should be that preventing bad loans is a whole lot cheaper than trying to clean up afterwards."

About Paladin Advisory Services:

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Paladin Advisory Services provides forensic file reviews, strategic guidance on improving operational proficiencies in the quest for better data integrity and provides custom training materials and presentations for lenders and affiliated industries.

Media Contact:
For more information, contact Ann Fulmer at 404.626.9916 or AFulmer@PaladinAdvisoryServices.com.

Paladin Advisory Services, LLC, is pleased to announce that mortgage loan quality subject matter expert John Gray, CFE, CAMS, has joined its team. Gray will drive Paladin's forensic loan file review programs and enhance its offerings in strategic guidance and training for mortgage lenders.

Thompson Mackey and EPIC Insurance Host Young Risk Professional Event in Atlanta

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property & casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Atlanta-based Risk Management Consultant Thompson Mackey will be hosting an event with the non-profit he leads locally, Young Risk Professionals, at the rooftop of The Ivy in Buckhead on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

The "Helping Students Navigate Internships" event features a panel discussion with four top insurance industry executives, providing guidance to current interns on building a career in the insurance industry.

The panel includes:
* Matthew Klaw - Vice President - Southeast Major Accounts Inland Marine Manager, Chubb.
* Doug Pera - Head of Corporate Risk & Broking - Atlantic South Region, Willis Towers Watson.
* Ben Powers, Vice President - P&C Unit Manager, Lockton
* Michael Shneibaum, Vice President - Commercial Officer, CAN.

Following the discussion, attendees will have the opportunity to meet and network with insurance industry executives and other young risk management professionals.

About Young Risk Professionals:

YRP's mission is to build next-generation leadership in risk management and insurance through networking, mentoring, and education initiatives. YRP was founded in 2013 in Texas and quickly grew. Today, YRP is active in six cities in Texas, Georgia, and Oklahoma. EPIC is a founding sponsor of Young Risk Professionals (YRP) of Georgia, Inc., and is the 2018 Title Sponsor of the organization.

About EPIC:

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property & casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence.

EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has more than 1,400 team members operating from 50 offices across the U.S., providing Property & Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 20,000 clients.

With run rate revenues greater than $400 million, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country.

For additional information, please visit https://www.epicbrokers.com/.

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property & casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Atlanta-based Risk Management Consultant Thompson Mackey will be hosting an event with the non-profit he leads locally, Young Risk Professionals, at the rooftop of The Ivy in Buckhead on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Related link: https://www.epicbrokers.com/

Transformational Leadership and Ford Taylor head to Melbourne Australia to share much more than the ‘what’ of leadership

MELBOURNE, Australia /ScoopCloud/ -- Transformational Leadership presents Ford Taylor and The 2018 Australia Transformational Leadership Seminar. The event is being held August 7-9, 2018, at Hillview Community Church, 7 Seismic Court, Rowville, VIC 3178.

By teaching, training, and equipping people to understand the root of leadership, Ford Taylor delivers the tools, techniques, and behaviors that are required today to become a "relactional leader" - who can lead both relational and transactional people - while teaching them to become leaders themselves.

Many leadership conferences and seminars put a focus on the "what" of Leadership and use examples based on linear successes and unrelated stories that don't tend to really teach, but only to inspire. (OR unrelated stories that, while they may inspire, do not tend to really teach.)

Ford Taylor takes a Relactional Leadership approach to training. From the relational to the transactional, Transformational Leadership is more than just the "what" of Leadership. The focus spans across the how, who, what, when, where, and why of effective leadership.

To lead through influence rather than control allows for healthier relationships and greater results.

"If you have influence with at least one person, that makes you a leader. An organization is any time two or more people are in a relationship. So, everyone is a leader in some organization or sphere in which they live, work, and play," says Ford Taylor.

About Ford Taylor:

Ford Taylor is a leadership solutions trainer, strategist, and speaker. With a primary emphasis and clear focus on both the people who serve an organization and also on the business or organization itself, Ford shares straight-forward, practical solutions through authentic leadership training and individualized leadership consulting.

EVENT DETAILS:

The 2018 Australia Transformational Leadership Seminar will be held August 7-9, 2018 (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday), 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Hillview Community Church, 7 Seismic Court, Rowville, VIC 3178.

General admission tickets range from $249 to $499 a person. Ticket prices include breakfast and lunch buffets, as well as workbook materials.

Tickets are available online at: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/transformational-leadership-workshop-with-ford-taylor-tickets-47010071389

Or: https://transformlead.com/live-events/

To learn more about Transformational Leadership and Ford Taylor, visit: https://transformlead.com/

*VIDEO (YouTube):
https://youtu.be/Kz1-CerdQMM

Transformational Leadership ('TL') presents Ford Taylor and The 2018 Australia Transformational Leadership Seminar. The event is being held August 7-9, 2018, at Hillview Community Church, Rowville, VIC 3178. Ford Taylor is a leadership solutions trainer, strategist, and speaker.

Related link: https://transformlead.com/

26-Year-Old David Busby Survives Gun Violence and Lands Debut Role on Bounce TV’s ‘Saints and Sinners’

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- When viewers watch young, upcoming actor David Busby in his debut recurring role on the third season of Bounce TV's sizzling series "Saints and Sinners," they are witnessing the passion of a young man who has had his own personal run-in with real life saints and sinners. Working alongside the show's veteran stars, including Vanessa Bell Calloway, Clifton Powell, and Keith Robinson most would never guess that twice in two years, the determined 26-year-old thespian almost lost his life to street gun violence.

The first time Busby was shot was July 10, 2016. He was at a local laundromat in Inglewood, Calif. when a gunman aimed on him close range firing seven shots and hitting him. Then again, on May 6, 2017, Busby's life was almost snatched for the second time. While in front of his grandparent's Inglewood home, a car pulled up just 15 feet away and opened fired on him with an assault rifle. With a total of 18 shots were fired, four bullets hit David's car and one pierced his head. These traumatizing ordeals would have pushed many into despondency and depression, but instead they fueled Busby to live his life to fullest.

The remarkable survivor is now racking up the kind of notable acting credits it takes many industry newcomers years to book! He has secured four episodes on the third season of "Saints and Sinners," portraying Profit, a villain who is the perfect menace to society. In addition, Busby has landed a coveted role in the upcoming original BET miniseries, "The Bobby Brown Story" slated for airing later this year. Busby will play Billy, the long-time friend of R&B icon Bobby Brown.

"David Busby is a remarkable talent," cites Christopher Young, talent agent at BYSB Talent Agency. "BYSB signed him immediately upon auditioning him. His unfortunate life experiences have propelled something magnetic in him. His determination to succeed is so palatable you can taste it."

An Inglewood, California native, now living in Atlanta, Busby was raised by his school teacher grandmother and jazz musician grandfather. Church played an important role in his childhood and he always believed he was destined to do great things. After two near death experiences, Busby decided that time was now. He always felt drawn to acting and finally decided to seriously pursue it.

"My two brushes with death pushed me to live. It's crazy because when I think about, I'm not supposed to be here, but I am. When I changed my mind and my thoughts, my world changed. Today, just a year after being shot for the second time, I'm working side by side with actors I looked up too while growing up. But it's not just about me. I want to let others know, especially those my age who are going through something bad, that there is good out there. There is hope. Your situation and your circumstances can change for the better and it doesn't have to take forever for that to happen," expresses Busby.

"Never giving up is the key," continues Busby. "I once modeled myself behind man and man is flawed, so I've really been aligning myself to that which I feel in my heart is true. God is my truth and I model myself behind that and continue to grow and live in it."

David Busby is a self-realized saint who was almost destroyed by sinners. He serves as an amazing example of perseverance, strength and vision. Catch him on this season of "Saints and Sinners" and look out for him in "The Bobby Brown Story." This young man is making moves, and nothing can stop him now!

Follow David Busby's journey on Instagram at @nonregular - https://www.instagram.com/nonregular/

When viewers watch young, upcoming actor David Busby in his debut recurring role on the third season of Bounce TV's sizzling series "Saints and Sinners," they are witnessing the passion of a young man who has had his own personal run-in with real life saints and sinners. Working alongside the show's veteran stars, including Vanessa Bell Calloway, Clifton Powell, and Keith Robinson most would never guess that twice in two years, the determined 26-year-old thespian almost lost his life to street gun violence.

Related link: https://www.instagram.com/nonregular/

Suzannah Gill of EPIC to Present on Millennial Brokers at Employee Benefit Adviser’s Workplace Benefits

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that EPIC Benefits Strategy Consultant Suzannah Gill will present at the Employee Benefit Adviser's Workplace Benefits Renaissance on March 1, 2018 at 10 a.m. at the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa in Atlantic City, N.J.

Gill will present on a panel on "How Millennial Brokers are Reshaping the Business" alongside John Sbrocco, healthcare strategist and principal at Questige. The panel will be moderated by Employee Benefit Adviser's Editor-in-Chief and Conference Chair Elizabeth Galentine.

Workplace Benefits Renaissance provides attendees the opportunity to learn the latest trends and proven strategies from a peer-led program that includes some of the industry's top producers. Attendees will also make new connections with a valuable network and bring back innovative, actionable ideas that can be applied to their own practice. The event leverages its vast networks and expertise of Employee Benefit Adviser, Employee Benefit News and the Workplace Benefits Association, to bring an unparalleled learning opportunity.

Click here to see the full agenda: https://www.employeebenefitadviser.com/conference/renaissance-2018/agenda

About Suzannah Gill, benefits strategy consultant:

As part of EPIC's employee benefits consulting team in Atlanta, benefits strategy consultant Suzannah Gill brings a broad spectrum of experience to EPIC. She was previously a senior associate and benefits consultant for a large Atlanta benefits consulting firm with a focus on strategic management and business development. Prior to that, Gill provided strategic benefits expertise to her clients as an ERISA attorney at a prominent Atlanta law firm, representing clients in both Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation matters.

Gill is a responsive and results-oriented benefits advisor, helping her clients understand and navigate the complexities of employee benefits, so they can focus on managing and growing their businesses. Additionally, her skill set further expands EPIC's legal expertise in employee benefits.

She earned a Bachelor of Science in Management with Marketing Certification, highest honor, from Georgia Tech and a Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of Georgia School of Law.

About EPIC:

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property and casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence.

EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has more than 1,400 team members operating from 50 offices across the U.S., providing Property and Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 20,000 clients.

With run rate revenues greater than $400 million, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the U.S. Backed by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country.

For additional information, please visit https://www.epicbrokers.com/.

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants ('EPIC'), a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that EPIC Benefits Strategy Consultant Suzannah Gill will present at the Employee Benefit Adviser's Workplace Benefits Renaissance on March 1, 2018 at 10 a.m. at the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa in Atlantic City, N.J.

Related link: http://www.epicbrokers.com/

EPIC Insurance’s Suzannah Gill Named a 2018 Rising Star in Advising by Employee Benefit Adviser

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Benefits Strategy Consultant Suzannah Gill has been recognized as a 2018 Rising Star in Advising by Employee Benefit Adviser.

The 2018 Rising Stars in Advising, chosen by Employee Benefit Adviser's editorial team after a nationwide search, are compassionate leaders who practice what they preach. This year's group of standout advisers, ages 35 and younger, are taking charge of the employee benefit supply chain with a determination to reduce costs and improve client outcomes.

Although she was the firm's youngest producer when she joined EPIC, Gill quickly became known as a company and industry thought leader. She draws upon her background as an ERISA attorney to deliver unique expertise as a consultant, with a keen focus on driving down employers' costs and ensuring that their interests are aligned by offering to work on a fee basis. Gill's clients benefit from enhanced employee offerings, reduced costs, and increased EBITDA.

"We are pleased and proud that Suzannah has been named a 2018 Rising Star in Advising," said John Hahn, CEO of EPIC. "This well-deserved recognition is a reflection of her hard work and dedication to providing EPIC clients with the highest level of service excellence. Suzannah is a tremendous asset to our team and a stand-out, consultant, leader and adviser."

Click here the full list of Rising Stars: https://www.employeebenefitadviser.com/list/employee-benefit-advisers-2018-rising-stars-in-advising.

About Suzannah Gill, benefits strategy consultant:

As part of EPIC's employee benefits consulting team in Atlanta, Benefits Strategy Consultant Suzannah Gill brings a broad spectrum of experience to EPIC. She was previously a senior associate and benefits consultant for a large Atlanta benefits consulting firm with a focus on strategic management and business development. Prior to that, Gill provided strategic benefits expertise to her clients as an ERISA attorney at a prominent Atlanta law firm, representing clients in both Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation matters.

Gill is a responsive and results-oriented benefits advisor, helping her clients understand and navigate the complexities of employee benefits, so they can focus on managing and growing their businesses. Additionally, her skill set further expands EPIC's legal expertise in employee benefits.

Gill earned a Bachelor of Science in Management with Marketing Certification, highest honor, from Georgia Tech and a Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of Georgia School of Law.

About EPIC:

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property and casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence.

EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has more than 1,400 team members operating from 50 offices across the U.S., providing Property and Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 20,000 clients.

With run rate revenues greater than $400 million, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the U.S. Backed by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country. For additional information, please visit https://www.epicbrokers.com/.

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Benefits Strategy Consultant Suzannah Gill has been recognized as a 2018 Rising Star in Advising by Employee Benefit Adviser.

Related link: http://www.epicbrokers.com/

FormFree Celebrates Its Tenth Year of Operations with Broader Investor Acceptance, New Products and Features for Lenders

ATHENS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- The last 24 months have seen aggressive growth and milestone achievements for automated verification provider FormFree(R) - and now the fintech company is setting its sights on achieving even greater market penetration in 2018 thanks to broader investor acceptance and new products and features designed to meet lenders' unique needs.

In 2016, Fannie Mae named FormFree its first designated vendor for automated asset verification as part of the Day 1 Certainty(TM) initiative. Since then, FormFree has signed more than 800 lender clients, including 70% of the nation's top 40 mortgage originators, and accepted over 1.25 million orders for the company's flagship AccountChek(R) Asset Report. The company also increased its total number of technology integrations and reseller partnerships to over 100, making AccountChek available for more than 90% of mortgage transactions nationwide.

A recent announcement from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) makes even more loans eligible for automated asset verification through AccountChek. On December 29, the VA published Circular 26-17-43 confirming that the VA permits the use of automated asset verification services like AccountChek.

According to company founder and CEO Brent Chandler, this broad investor acceptance combined with FormFree's launch of new features and products in early 2018 will reinforce AccountChek's position as the leading tool for determining borrower creditworthiness.

"Beginning in February, FormFree will supplement AccountChek Asset Reports with copies of borrowers' full bank statements at no additional cost, enabling lenders to use AccountChek for every loan in their pipelines," said Chandler. "And soon, they'll be able to use AccountChek to verify not just borrower assets, but income and employment data as well."

Officially launching later this year, AccountChek 3-in-1(TM) will allow lenders to verify borrower asset, employment and income information using data harvested in a single query and aggregated in a single report.

About FormFree(R):
FormFree is a fintech company whose market-leading AccountChek(R) Asset Reports are used by lenders nationwide to verify borrower assets, employment and income in minutes. To date, more than 1,000 U.S. lenders have ordered over a million AccountChek Asset Reports, delighting their customers with a paperless experience and reducing origination timelines by up to 20 days.

FormFree offers automated analysis and standardized delivery to lenders and their investors using a secure ReIssueKey(TM). A HousingWire TECH100(TM) company for four consecutive years, FormFree is based in Athens, Georgia.

For more information, visit https://www.formfree.com or follow FormFree on LinkedIn.

The last 24 months have seen aggressive growth and milestone achievements for automated verification provider FormFree -- and now the fintech company is setting its sights on achieving even greater market penetration in 2018 thanks to broader investor acceptance and new products and features designed to meet lenders' unique needs.

Related link: http://www.formfree.com/

RESOLUTION SONG Movie sings into stores EVERYWHERE with SONY PICTURES and SMITH GLOBAL MEDIA Distribution

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Urbanstylz announced today that "Resolution Song" will be released nationwide. The film's underlying faith, family, and racial components will resonate with all communities. Directed by award-winning Film Director, Antonio James ("Trey," 2013), "Resolution Song" was acquired by Sony Pictures affiliate, Smith Global Media, in 2016 and will be released via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment division February 6, 2018.

Beginning January 8, 2018, "Resolution Song" became available for preorder on Amazon.com. "Resolution Song" will also be available February 6, 2018 in all brick and mortar stores, including: Wal-Mart, Target, and Best Buy.

To request an interview, or propose a screening, please contact Director Antonio James (see more information below).

The new trailer can be seen here:
https://youtu.be/1RxE0xmA5Lo

"Resolution Song," a dramatic faith-based film, follows Margaret (played by Kevin Hart's ex-wife Torrei Hart), a submissive stay-at-home mom, as her family copes with the tragic death of her eldest son. Margaret struggles to keep her cheating husband (Lester Speight) and emotionally strained family, from losing faith.

Commenting on the release, "I obtained a script about faith and family, but created so much more," said Antonio James, award-winning "Resolution Song" Director. "Faith is always challenged, yet no one talks about how the family can be THE reason you lose faith." He concluded, "'Resolution Song' shows that dynamic."

"Resolution Song" completed production in 2016 as race, social division and sexual transgressions echoed throughout America. In 2017, America became the forefront of race, social division, and sexual transgressions, all of which is part of the film's theme and appeal.

With America's bipolar social climate into consideration, Resolution Song exposes racial tension, challenges faith, and directly questions the dynamics of the family structure by exploring the aftermath of a tragic situation. Within "Resolution Song," no one is exempt of this tragedy, and similar to today, it is everyone responsibility to reclaim his or her faith and forgive thy neighbor. The film also stars John J. York (General Hospital), Kennedy Slocum (Nickelodeon's Witz Academy), and Ella Joyce (Set It Off).

ABOUT DIRECTOR ANTONIO JAMES:

Director Antonio James serves as president of Urbanstylz - an African-American multimedia company that distributes, produces, and acquires independent films and music from around the world with autonomous relationships. Urbanstylz is appended to several media companies such as Smith Global Media and Rock Em Hard the label. Antonio James has released two feature films, including "Resolution Song," which has won dozens of film festival awards. For more information and tour dates, go to: http://www.ustylz.com/.

ABOUT SMITH GLOBAL MEDIA:

Smith Global Media (SGMedia) is an international distribution company that package, acquire, market, and distributes micro-targeted independent motion pictures, television programs and series, and other diverse forms entertainment content. For additional information, go to http://www.smithglobalmedia.com/.

ABOUT SONY HOME PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT:

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (SPHE) is a Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) company. Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Entertainment Inc., a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition and distribution; television production, acquisition and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services and technologies. For additional information, go to https://www.sonypictures.com/.

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For press inquiries, or more information:
Antonio James
Director, Resolution Song
470-230-8311 (cell)
Urbanstylz1@yahoo.com

For Media, Photos, and Poster Downloads please go to:
http://www.ustylz.com/resolution-song.html

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Urbanstylz Entertainment today announced that 'Resolution Song' will be released nationwide. The film's underlying faith, family, and racial components will resonate with all communities. Directed by award-winning Film Director, Antonio James ('Trey,' 2013), "Resolution Song" was acquired by Sony Pictures affiliate, Smith Global Media, in 2016 and will be released via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment division February 6, 2018.

Related link: http://www.ustylz.com/

’70s Soul Singer The Natural Four’s Chris Bell Pens Revealing Memoir ‘Music Saved My Life’

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- A good old school love song can take you on a journey and incite the resurgence of memories long gone. The 1973 hit "Can This Be Real" is a prime example. The melody was a Top 40 break through on the R&B charts and The Natural Four were the singular force behind the hit. Ollan Christoper Bell, better known at Chris James, knows first-hand about song-induced travels. The Natural Four was his group and in his newly released memoirs "Music Saved My Life, From Darkness Into The Light, My Life As A 70's R&B/Soul Singer" (ISBN: 978-0998795003) he takes us on an intimate trek through his life and times.

The Natural Four originally formed in 1967 in Oakland, Calif. and started receiving notoriety in the early '70's after signing to Curtis Mayfield's label, Curtom Records. To date, Mayfield is still one of the most influential creators behind soul music. The group reigned under the production of Leroy Hutson, the former lead singer of R&B vocal group, The Impressions. From 1972 to 1976 the Natural Four toured the United States and appeared at major venues including the Apollo Theater. They also appeared on numerous top TV shows including Soul Train and American Bandstand.

After releasing a string of hits inside of three albums, The Natural Four called it quits in the mid '70's.

In "Music Saved My Life," James takes us back to his early days growing up in Oakland. He started his music career at the age of 10 playing the bass guitar and at the age of 12 he performed his first singing solo. His musical background originated in the church and from his mother, who was also a professional singer. With poignant detail, James recollects how music has been his lifesaver from childhood into adulthood.

The reader travels with him through a dysfunctional childhood with an abusive and controlling mother. His turbulent relationship with his mother unfortunately set the precedent for countless encounters with bullies throughout his life, including his first wife of over 20 years. "Music Saved My Love" recalls a life riddled with regrets while seemingly filled with career successes.

James has performed and shared the stage with legendary artists such as Earth, Wind and Fire, The Temptations, Kool and the Gang, the Isley Brothers and his former producer Curtis Mayfield. With more than 200 songs composed and distributed on various albums throughout the world, his discography is more than impressive. However, the man behind the music seldom knew inner peace. Life on the road in the '70's was riddled with drama, drugs and busted dreams, while life at home reflected much of the same.

Today, James is happily married to Zakiya Hooker, the daughter of the late great blues icon, John Lee Hooker. In addition to producing all five of Zakiya's albums, he also produced the final John Lee Hooker CD "Face to Face." In addition, James is also the president and co-owner of the John Lee Hooker Boom Boom Recording Studio in Douglasville, Georgia.

"Music has been the salve for my tormented soul," offers James. "It has been a lifesaver and redeemer for me. As a veteran of the music business, I watch young artists today and recognize the telltale signs that betray that all is not well. Having survived five decades in the industry, and still being sustained by doing what I love, I'm hoping that my book will give hope and credence to not only artists, but anyone in need of healing.

"When I look back on my life, I never would have dreamed of the peace and happiness that was just waiting for me. So many of my contemporaries are no longer here. Music is one of God's ultimate healers and I have a testimony to prove it."

James now finds himself touring around the world and spending most of his time in South America, with a home base in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he has become a well-recognized recording and performing artist. His smooth vocals still reflect the warm timbre, control and range that resonates throughout the catalogue of the Natural Four as he trains and produces singers from Paris, Japan, England, South America and the U.S.

His last project was a compilation of jazz standards entitled, "Tenderly, Unplugged."

"Music Saved My Life, From Darkness Into The Light, My Life As A 70's R&B/Soul Singer" takes the reader between the notes as Chris James navigates his troubles while rubbing shoulders with some of R&B's greatest legends, including Curtis Mayfield, Sly Stone and Isaac Hayes.

Sing along with Chris James at https://www.chrisjames-naturalfour.com/ and get your copy of his book on Amazon.com at http://a.co/gsFqcTs, available on paperback and Kindle. 'Like' Chris James on Facebook at @OllanCBell.

View the "Music Saved My Life" book trailer, produced by Markus Watson, the production genius behind Your Video Ninja, at https://youtu.be/0-P6HejuAsE.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Makeda Smith
Jazzmyne Public Relations
makeda@jazzmynepr.com
Phone: 323-380-8819

A good old school love song can take you on a journey and incite the resurgence of memories long gone. The 1973 hit "Can This Be Real" is a prime example. The melody was a Top 40 break through on the R&B charts and The Natural Four were the singular force behind the hit. Ollan Christoper Bell, better known at Chris James, knows first-hand about song-induced travels. The Natural Four was his group and in his newly released memoirs "Music Saved My Life, From Darkness Into The Light, My Life As A 70's R&B/Soul Singer" (ISBN: 978-0998795003) he takes us on an intimate trek through his life and times.

Related link: https://www.chrisjames-naturalfour.com/

Michael Nischan of EPIC to Present on Hidden Risks for Motor Carriers at GMTA Leadership Conference

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Transportation & Logistics Risk Control Vice President Michael Nischan will present at Georgia Motor Trucking Association's Leadership Conference on Wed., Nov. 8 at 4 p.m. at the Hilton Atlanta/Marietta Hotel and Conference Center in Marietta, Ga.

In his panel "What's at Risk - Areas That Deserve More Attention," Nischan will discuss hidden risks for motor carriers from the Risk Management & Insurance perspective.

GMTA's Leadership Conference is an event where industry leaders gather to learn practices that enhance their company's productivity. At the EPIC-sponsored event, attendees will have the opportunity to network with many of the transportation industry's most knowledgeable and influential leaders along with accessing strategic, actionable education that makes the Leadership Conference unlike any other in Georgia.

Click here for more information: http://www.gmta.org/?page=FallLeadership17.

About Michael Nischan, vice president of Transportation & Logistics Risk Control, EPIC:

Michael Nischan is vice president of the Transportation Risk Control Practice of EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, working out of the Southeast Region office in Atlanta. With more than 20 years of experience in law enforcement, private industry management and consulting, he has a genuine understanding of what it takes to operate a fleet safely and profitably. He helps motor carriers achieve and exceed regulatory requirements, develops management and training programs, implements operational controls to enhance efficiency and educates all members of an organization on compliance and security measures.

He is an instructor with the North American Transportation Management Institute (NATMI) and provides professional training courses on behalf of the Georgia Motor Trucking Association (GMTA). He is the only Certified Cargo Security Professional (CCSP) employed by an insurance or risk management firm in Georgia and is active in the battle against cargo and equipment theft.

Nischan is a member of numerous organizations, including the GMTA and the Southeastern Transportation Security Council (SETSC). He is a graduate of Lenoir-Rhyne College.

About EPIC:

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property & casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence. EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has more than 1,300 team members operating from offices across the U.S., providing Property & Casualty insurance, Employee Benefits Consulting, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 30,000 clients.

With run rate revenues of roughly $400 million, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country. For additional information, please visit http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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ATLANTA, Ga. and SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 2, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Transportation and Logistics Risk Control Vice President Michael Nischan will present at Georgia Motor Trucking Association's Leadership Conference on Wed., Nov. 8 at 4 p.m. at the Hilton Atlanta/Marietta Hotel and Conference Center in Marietta, Ga.

Related link: http://www.epicbrokers.com/

EPIC’s Tom Mackey to Present on Protecting Operations from Cyber Security Threats at Next Generation Manufacturing Event

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Risk Management Consultant Tom Mackey will present at the Seventh Annual Next Generation Manufacturing Signature Event on Thursday, Sept. 28 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga.

Mackey's presentation, titled "Manufacturer's Guide to Protecting your Operations from Increased Global Cyber Security Threats" will identify the key cyber risks threatening manufacturing operations, proactive risk management tactics for hedging cyber risk, and the insurance considerations for transferring and financing risk of financial loss due to cyber liability for manufacturing firms.

Next Generation Manufacturing provides a business forum for manufacturers and their resources to exchange best practices relating to innovation, people and processes to create the next generation of manufacturing. The EPIC-sponsored event will feature globally recognized manufacturers who are leading in innovation, expanding their company's access to global markets, preparing for 21st century workforce demands and developing and maintaining their company's culture.

Click here for more information: http://www.nextgenerationmfg.org/Events.aspx.

About Tom Mackey, Risk Management Consultant, EPIC:

As a Risk Management Consultant at EPIC, Mackey specializes in the design and implementation of complex risk management programs for clients, primarily focusing on Management Liability and Professional Liability coverages. This includes the identification and analysis of client exposures, insurance program benchmarking and design, negotiation of coverage terms and pricing and ongoing monitoring of risk evolution and marketplace changes.

Mackey is responsible for developing new business relationships and connecting current clients with strategic partners in various industry verticals. Mackey also advises EPIC's private equity and corporate clients on insurance-related matters from due diligence through deal close and post-merger integration of target companies.

About Next Generation Manufacturing:

Next Generation Manufacturing (NGM) provides a business forum for manufacturers and their resources to exchange best practices relating to innovation, people and processes to create the next generation of manufacturing. NGM does this through programming that encourages growth through competitive innovation and the building of relationships amongst manufacturers across all verticals. Next Generation Manufacturing is advised by a select group of Georgia-based manufacturers.

About EPIC:

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property and casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence. EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has 1,100 team members operating from offices across the U.S., providing Property Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 20,000 clients.

With run rate revenues approaching $300 million, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country.

For additional information, please visit http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Risk Management Consultant Tom Mackey will present at the Seventh Annual Next Generation Manufacturing Signature Event on Sept. 28, 2017 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Related link: http://www.epicbrokers.com/

Paula Dezzutti, CEO of Local Choice Spirits, Nominated Business of the Year; 2017 RICE Awards, and The LEGACY Award

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Paula Dezzutti will be attending the RICE Awards in Atlanta Georgia on September 23, 2017 at City Hall in Atlanta Georgia. Dezzutti has been nominated Business of the year. The business men and woman that have been nominated by the people, are a remarkable slate of nominees that are exemplary in their continued dedication and commitment not only for innovative and successful businesses but recognized locally for the good they do in the community.

Paula has made quite a name for herself and her spirits company in the SouthEast, particularly Atlanta. Paula's Spirits company most recently sponsored the South East Emmy Awards official after party at the Buckhead GrandHyatt.

Dezzutti was also recenty contacted by Emmy Award winner, talk show and summit host, Aurea McGarry who informed Paula that she was nominated for the prestigious Legacy Award at the Live Your Life Legacy Summit which will be held at the Hilton in Norcross, Ga. on September 17-18, 2017!

Paula is featured in the Fall 2017 issue of USA Today along with her spirits company on page 83 in the article Humanitarian efforts combining charity with celebration. Paula is an expert at building brands; a guru in brand making. Paula has risen in a very male-dominated industry and made quite a name for herself with a unique patented technology for spirits and a philanthropic approach to giving back to the local community. Paula developed the only brand development and distribution platform that delivers exceptional products to communities where the brands that carry the Local Choice Branded spirits trustmark, allow consumers to give back to local communities and non profits when they purchase brands with the Local Choice Logo.

Premium brands on the Local Choice platform include Gas Monkey Cinnamon Flavored Tequila with Richard Rawlings, The Legendary Hatfield & McCoy Family Brand Whiskey, Gentry Bourbon launched on Bravo's Southern Charm Reality TV Show and Gold Star Vodka which shares it's profits with veterans directly. Even Lil Boosie himself has a Strawberry Kiwi flavored Vodka.

Local Choice Spirits won over 30 awards in international blind taste test competitions and are driven by their vision statement to "Pour It Forward," which marries philanthropy with daily celebration. CEO Dezzutti's passion for helping others is contagious.

Event Links: www.TheRiceAwards.com; | http://liveyourlegacysummit.org; http://www.localchoicespirits.com/

Follow Pixie Paula Official: #wherespixie | Facebook: pixiepaulaofficial

MEDIA CONTACT:
Laurie Sossa
laurie@lauriesossacom
678-491-9367

Paula Dezzutti will be attending the RICE Awards in Atlanta Georgia on September 23, 2017 at City Hall in Atlanta Georgia. Dezzutti has been nominated Business of the year. The business men and woman that have been nominated by the people, are a remarkable slate of nominees that are exemplary in their continued dedication and commitment not only for innovative and successful businesses but recognized locally for the good they do in the community.

Related link: http://www.localchoicespirits.com/

‘Inner Peace Outer Abundance’ by Kim Ha Campbell – new book maps clearest routes to your business sense and your dreams

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Live Life Ventures and Dog Ear Publishing announce the release of "Inner Peace Outer Abundance" (ISBN: 978-1457556531) by Kim Ha Campbell is available internationally today, Sept. 12, 2017. "Inner Peace Outer Abundance" is delivering the best steps and mapping the clearest routes to help yourself, your business sense, and your dreams.

The book has been published simultaneously in Paperback (202 pages, $12.95) an eBook edition (ISBN: 978-1457556531, $4.99) and a hardcover edition (ISBN: 978-1457557798, $24.95).

From The BEACH Success System to discussing how she broke through her fears to live a loving life filled with happiness, fun, and abundance, Kim Ha Campbell leads by following her own message. "Inner Peace Outer Abundance" serves as a guide suited for every person, in every situation, at any stage in their life.

Campbell explains "The BEACH Success System is a process to be used over and over again. It's not a one-time exercise." This system that she has applied to the book is also the same system she applies to her life every day.

Kim Ha Campbell simultaneously teaches her readers as she helps them learn how to teach themselves to create and connect with the Inner Peace and Outer Abundance that is possible for every single person.

Breaking through your fears while creating the peace and abundance to live the life of your dreams is the underlying goal of the book and Kim's movement, titled The IPOA Movement.

Campbell explains to her readers, "This book shares my journey of how I was able to achieve Inner Peace Outer Abundance for myself and how The BEACH Success System can help others to do the same."

About the Author:

Motivational, Informational & Inspirational Speaker & Trainer Kim Ha Campbell mixes authenticity with authority, as she showcases proof of concept examples through real life experiences. This allows her to deliver motivation and inspiration with applicable information that can benefit the widest array of people and the most extensive array of dreams.

For more information about Kim Ha Campbell, visit: http://kimhacampbell.com/

For more information about "Inner Peace Outer Abundance" visit: http://innerpeaceouterabundance.com/

Dog Ear Publishing (http://dogearpublishing.com) is an Indianapolis based publisher.

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SOUNDCLOUD:
https://soundcloud.com/ipoamovement/who-is-kim-ha-campbell

YOUTUBE VIDEO:
https://youtu.be/LeG21_mPKco

Live Life Ventures and Dog Ear Publishing announce the release of "Inner Peace Outer Abundance" (ISBN: 978-1457556531) by Kim Ha Campbell is available internationally today, Sept. 12, 2017. "Inner Peace Outer Abundance" is delivering the best steps and mapping the clearest routes to help yourself, your business sense, and your dreams.

Related link: http://kimhacampbell.com/

STiKidotz Customizable 3D Pixel Art Stickers Fuel Imagination and Learning Too

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Dotz Company, LLC, an established games and toy business, is excited to announce a new product that's fun for all ages - STiKidotz(TM). It's sure the concept will take off, that's why it's launched a Kickstarter campaign to help get it off the ground.

So, what are STiKidotz(TM)? They're customizable, re-stickable, brightly colored 3D art pixel stickers that you can design and redesign yourself.

STiKidotz(TM) are made from soft silicone, a material that is flexible and bendy and can be cut into any shape. The designs are created on the sticker using colorful dotzPIXELS(TM). These small pieces come in a 4x4 perforated dotzBLOK(TM) that can be easily separated into the dotzPIXELS(TM) that precisely fit on the silicone sticker.

Each sticker's base is backed by a non-toxic adhesive, specially formulated to allow you to stick your design on any smooth surface. It can be removed and repositioned without leaving any residue behind. The sticker can be used on walls, windows, lockers, car bumpers, refrigerators, photo frames, signage, cabinets, mirrors, bath tub, tiles and more. The stickers can also be used outdoors. They're currently available in eight colors and the dotzBLOK(TM) comes in 12 colors.

STiKidotz(TM) were created by entrepreneur CK Tan and his daughter Yannie Tan, who dreamed of creating an innovative and fun pixel art product that all ages would love and that families could enjoy making together.

"We're saturated with technology at every turn, and while it's useful and necessary, it's nice to have a break. STiKidotz offer an alternative. They give kids and parents time to bond and play while doing something creative and fun," said Mr. Tan.

Making 3D stickers is also a fun activity for kids at a birthday party or during family time. Designs are limitless, which lets imagination and creativity be their guide.

While creating STiKidotz(TM), this father and daughter duo also discovered that STiKidotz(TM) are a fun and engaging way to practice fine motor, design, graphing, visual, spatial and creative world-building skills.

"We're convinced that STiKidotz would be a great addition to just about any classroom," added Tan. "In fact, we eventually expect to see them used as part of a STEAM-related curriculum."

The Dotz Company, LLC, is sponsoring the development of STiKidotz(TM), and will help bring it to market.

The STiKidotz(TM) Kickstarter campaign launches August 28, 2017. And since safety is a priority, the funds raised will be used for color and material safety testing for the silicone, production-ready prototypes, molds, packaging and more in order to help make STiKidotz(TM) a reality and available to the public.

STiKidotz(TM) is patent-pending and proudly designed and assembled in the USA.

For more information visit:

Website: http://www.STiKidotz.com/.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stikidotz/.

Video: https://vimeo.com/225611615/.

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The Dotz Company, LLC, an established games and toy business, is excited to announce a new product that's fun for all ages - STiKidotz. It's sure the concept will take off, that's why it's launched a Kickstarter Campaign to help get it off the ground.

Related link: https://www.stikidotz.com/

EPIC Insurance Plays Key Role in Launching New Employee Wellness Center for the City of Atlanta

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that EPIC client the City of Atlanta recently celebrated the grand opening of a new Wellness Center for city employees. This 12,000-square foot facility is located in the City Plaza building across from Atlanta's City Hall.

City of Atlanta workers now have a single place in which to exercise, eat nutritious snacks, and receive health care and employee assistance services while pursuing their personal health goals.

EPIC consultants Cloe Guidry and Chris Clark provided health management consulting services and guidance for the City of Atlanta throughout the design and development of the Wellness Center. Guidry and Clark anticipate that after 36 months the City of Atlanta will save $2 for every $1 it invests in the program.

The savings come from the combination of managing the rising cost of health care services and improving productivity. Having a health center at work saves time (patient wait times average only 5 minutes) so employees get back to work faster, minimizing downtime and improving productivity.

The new, approximately $3 million facility was funded entirely through insurance reserve funds generated through contracts with insurance vendors, pharmacy rebates and performance guarantees.

About EPIC:

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property and casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence. EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has 1,100 team members operating from offices across the U.S., providing Property Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 20,000 clients.

With run rate revenues approaching $300 million, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Soon to be backed by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country.

For additional information, please visit http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that EPIC client the City of Atlanta recently celebrated the grand opening of a new Wellness Center for city employees. This 12,000-square foot facility is located in the City Plaza building across from Atlanta's City Hall.

Related link: http://www.epicbrokers.com/

Introducing STiKidotz Customizable 3D Pixel Art Stickers for Imagination and Family Game Time

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Dotz Company, LLC today announced a new product for all ages. STiKidotz(TM) are customizable, re-stickable, brightly colored 3D art pixel stickers that you can design and redesign yourself. The stickers' base are made from soft silicone, a material that is flexible and bendy and can be cut into any shape. The designs are created on the sticker's base using colorful dotzPIXELS(TM). These small pieces come in a 4x4 perforated dotzBLOK(TM) that can be easily separated into the dotzPIXELS(TM) that precisely fit on the sticker.

Each sticker base is backed by a non-toxic adhesive, specially formulated to allow you to stick your design on any smooth surface. It can be removed and repositioned without leaving any residue behind. The sticker can be used on walls, windows, lockers, car bumpers, refrigerators, photo frames, signage, cabinets, mirrors, bath tub, tiles and more. The stickers can also be used outdoor. The stickers are currently available in 8 colors and the dotzBLOK(TM) comes in 12 colors.

STiKidotz(TM) was created by entrepreneur CK Tan and his daughter Yannie Tan, who dreamed of creating an innovative and fun pixel art product that all ages would love and that families could enjoy making together.

"While technology is a useful and necessary part of all our lives, we saw dotzPIXELS as a way to create a fun, creative, family bonding experience outside of a digital environment," said Mr. CK Tan.

In the process, the two savvy inventors also discovered that STiKidotz(TM) are a fun and engaging way to practice fine motor, design, graphing, visual, spatial and creative world-building skills.

"STiKitdotz would have great success in the classroom," added Tan. "In fact, we eventually expect to see them used as part of a STEAM-related curriculum."

As an established games and toys business, The Dotz Company, LLC, is sponsoring the development of STiKidotz(TM), and will help bring it to market.

The STiKidotz(TM) Indigogo campaign launches August 1, 2017. As safety is a priority, and the funds raised will be used for color and material safety testing for the silicone and the adhesive, production-ready prototypes, molds, future developments, packaging and more in order to help make STiKidotz(TM) a reality and available to the public.

STiKidotz(TM) is patent-pending and proudly assembled in USA.

For more information and to contribute to the campaign, visit: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/stikidotz-the-world-s-first-3d-pixel-art-sticker/

Website: https://www.stikidotz.com/.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/STiKidotz/.

Video: https://youtu.be/YAWI4DWfOpA

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Sara Keith
social@STiKidotz.com

CK Tan
cktan@STiKidotz.com

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The Dotz Company, LLC today announced a new product for all ages. STiKidotz(TM) are customizable, re-stickable, brightly colored 3D art pixel stickers that you can design and redesign yourself. The stickers' base are made from soft silicone, a material that is flexible and bendy and can be cut into any shape. The designs are created on the sticker's base using colorful dotzPIXELS(TM). These small pieces come in a 4x4 perforated dotzBLOK(TM) that can be easily separated into the dotzPIXELS that precisely fit on the sticker.

Related link: https://www.stikidotz.com/

Clifford McDonald, MD and Alison Laufer-Halpin, Ph.D., of the CDC Discuss the Human Microbiome on C. diff. Spores and More

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- C Diff Foundation's "C. diff. Spores and More Global Broadcasting Network" is honored to announce Doctors McDonald and Laufer-Halpin as our guest speakers on July 25, 2017 at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET on C Diff Radio (www.cdiffradio.com).

These leading topic experts will be discussing significant ways to unlock the mysteries of the human microbiome; how it affects our health, the immune system, and why it is so important to protect it.

As part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) efforts to protect patients and slow antibiotic-resistance, the CDC is investing in research to discover and develop new ways to prevent antibiotic-resistant infections.

Learn more about C Diff Radio at: http://www.cdiffradio.com/.

About the C Diff Foundation:

The C Diff Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, founded in 2012 by Nancy C. Caralla, a nurse who was diagnosed and treated for Clostridium difficile (C. diff.) infections.

Through her own journey and the loss of their father to C. difficile infection involvement, Nancy recognized the need for greater awareness through education about research being conducted by the government, industry, and academia and better advocacy on behalf of patients, healthcare professionals, and researchers worldwide working to address the public health threat posed by this devastating infection.

For information please visit https://cdifffoundation.org/.

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C Diff Foundation's "C. diff. Spores and More Global Broadcasting Network" is honored to announce Doctors McDonald and Laufer-Halpin as our guest speakers on July 25, 2017 at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET on C Diff Radio.

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Guaranteed Rate Adopts Automated Asset Verification from AccountChek by FormFree, Reduces Time to Close By Up to 10 Days

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- FormFree(R) today announced that Guaranteed Rate, Inc. ("Guaranteed Rate"), one of the nation's largest independent retail mortgage companies, has selected AccountChek(R) by FormFree for automated asset verification.

The partnership enables loan officers at Guaranteed Rate to offer their clients a faster, safer and more accurate alternative to scanning and uploading asset statements. AccountChek's intuitive app lets borrowers securely link to their banking, retirement and investment accounts and share the asset and deposit data needed to qualify for a loan.

"AccountChek saves borrowers the extra 20 minutes it takes to collect and upload paper statements, but it also does much more than that - it streamlines the entire loan process," said Nikolaos Athanasiou, chief operating officer at Guaranteed Rate.

"No matter what financial institutions a borrower uses, we receive one standardized asset report in the GSE-required format. This speeds up our underwriting review and gives us greater confidence in our ability to sell the loan," Athanasiou continued. "As a result, we're moving borrowers from application to closing on average five to 10 days faster."

"AccountChek helps lenders achieve reps and warrants relief from Fannie Mae while delivering a more modern lending experience to borrowers," said FormFree Founder and President Brent Chandler. "We're seeing outstanding results like those Guaranteed Rate has attained - up to a 10-day reduction in time-to-close - across our customer base and corroborated by Fannie's Day 1 Certainty team."

AccountChek was the first asset verification provider approved for participation in Fannie Mae's Day 1 Certainty(TM) initiative, which gives lenders who use the Desktop Underwriter(R) (DU(R)) Validation Service reps and warrants relief for validated loan components.

About FormFree:

Leading lenders trust FormFree's automated verification solutions that streamline the loan origination process and provide better intelligence on borrowers' ability to repay. FormFree's flagship app, AccountChek(R), eliminates the hassle of collecting paper statements from borrowers by using direct-access data untouched by human hands to consolidate, analyze and verify assets. AccountChek securely delivers automated asset verification data and on-demand reports to more than 350 leading U.S. lenders. A HousingWire TECH100(TM) company for four consecutive years, FormFree is based in Atlanta, Georgia. For more information, visit http://www.formfree.com.

About Guaranteed Rate:

Guaranteed Rate is the eighth largest retail mortgage lender in the United States. Headquartered in Chicago, the company has approximately 195 offices across the U.S. and Washington, D.C., and is licensed in all 50 states. Since its founding in 2000, Guaranteed Rate has helped hundreds of thousands of homeowners with home purchase loans and refinances and funded nearly $23 billion in loans in 2016 alone.

The company has become the Home Purchase Experts(R) by introducing the world's first Digital Mortgage technology and offering low rate, low fee mortgages through an easy-to-understand process and unparalleled customer service. Guaranteed Rate won an American Business Award for its Digital Mortgage technology in 2016, ranked No. 1 in Scotsman Guide's Top Mortgage Lenders 2016, was chosen Top Lender 2016 by Chicago Agent magazine and made the Chicago Tribune's Top Workplaces list five of the past six years.

Visit https://rate.com for more information.

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FormFree(R) today announced that Guaranteed Rate, Inc. ("Guaranteed Rate"), one of the nation's largest independent retail mortgage companies, has selected AccountChek(R) by FormFree for automated asset verification.

Related link: http://www.formfree.com/

SecuGen and M2SYS Technology Partner to Advance Adoption of Biometric Solutions with CloudABIS Suite

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- M2SYS Technology, a global leader in biometric identification management solutions announced today a new partnership designed to help customers using SecuGen fingerprint readers to accelerate their projects with the adoption of CloudABIS - a suite of cloud-based biometric identification management software tools.

Longstanding pioneers of easing the burdens in the adoption of biometric technology, M2SYS created its next-generation CloudABIS suite to simplify the complexities and lower the costs of adoption for authentication projects around the globe. The partnership will help to speed deployment and facilitate the software development process for SecuGen's broad network of partners.

SecuGen is a world leading supplier of high quality yet affordably priced optical fingerprint readers, sensors, and related products. SecuGen's network of System Integrators, Original Equipment Manufacturers, and Independent Software Vendors, spans the globe.

With a proven history and strong track record of designing and developing innovative identity management solutions that change the landscape of the industry, CloudABIS allows anyone around the world embarking on a biometric identity project to rapidly bring to market a highly scalable solution, avoiding the cost and burden of significant development and maintenance. Components of the CloudABIS suite include:
• CloudApper(TM) immediately provides a cloud-based, configurable identity management software platform that can be used for anything from data management, to rapid prototyping, to a full-scale solution. This rapid cloud application framework can be used to build identity management systems for use cases such as national ID, border control/immigration, voter registration, membership management, time and attendance, and more.
• CloudABIS(TM) is a scalable, cloud-based biometric matching system for fingerprint, iris, finger vein, and facial recognition. Developers looking to add biometrics for identification can easily integrate into CloudABIS under a flexible and affordable SaaS model. Customers can use our public cloud or deploy CloudABIS in their own private cloud environment.
• CloudScnr(TM) is a biometric scanner integration service based on a service-oriented architecture. This product eliminates the headache associated with integrating biometric hardware into windows applications and various web browsers. With the advent of this product, developers do not have to worry about ActiveX, native code integration and browser plug-ins.

"As pioneers in developing technology for the rapid adoption of biometrics around the world, we are excited to continue that tradition with the release of CloudABIS," commented Mizan Rahman, Founder of M2SYS Technology. "Unfortunately, implementation of biometric identity management projects often poses a host of challenges such as integration, development obstacles, licensing issues, and on-going maintenance which cost precious time, resources, and money. CloudABIS removes the friction and risk from the process while lowering the total cost of ownership."

"We are optimistic that this partnership to empower our customers with CloudABIS will increase the adoption of our fingerprint hardware around the world," said Won Lee, CEO of SecuGen. "As the world's leading provider of fingerprint technology, we listen closely to our customers' needs, and we understand the desire to simplify the complexities and impediments to deploying a scalable biometric solution. CloudABIS is an innovative answer to help advance this powerful identification technology around the world."

About M2SYS Technology:

With over a decade of experience and millions of end users in more than 100 countries worldwide, M2SYS Technology delivers innovative, scalable, and practical identity management solutions that increase security and convenience while saving money, building accountability and establishing trust for governments and businesses around the world. The company continues to innovate, build, and deliver leading-edge enterprise biometric solutions that transform the industry and expand the applicability of biometric technology in the marketplace. M2SYS has been recognized for numerous industry accolades, including Frost & Sullivan's 2007 North American Biometrics Technology Innovation of the Year, the 2011 New Product Innovation Award, and the Atlanta Metro Chamber of Commerce 2014 Global Impact Award for Innovation. The M2SYS Corporate Blog can be found at blog.m2sys.com

CloudABIS is a global, award-winning cloud software company focused on removing the friction from developing and deploying a reliable, scalable biometric identity management solution through three core platform components: CloudApper(TM) cloud application framework, CloudABIS(TM) biometric-as-a-service (BaaS) matching system, and CloudScnr(TM), a universal plugin to support any browser or biometric device.

About SecuGen:

SecuGen Corporation (www.secugen.com) is the world's leading provider of advanced, optical fingerprint recognition technology, products, tools and platforms for physical and information security. SecuGen designs and develops FBI-certified fingerprint readers and OEM components, developer kits and software, including NIST/MINEX-compliant algorithms. Known for high quality, ruggedness, and price-performance, SecuGen's products are used across a wide range of industries, market segments and applications around the world including insurance and banking, medical and health care, point of sale, logical and physical access control, mobile devices, AFIS and law enforcement, and national ID and voter ID projects.

SecuGen is a registered trademark of SecuGen Corp. in the United States and other countries.

M2SYS Technology, a global leader in biometric identification management solutions announced today a new partnership designed to help customers using SecuGen fingerprint readers to accelerate their projects with the adoption of CloudABIS - a suite of cloud-based biometric identification management software tools.

EPIC Insurance Presents CSRA SHRM Strategic Session

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that it will host the CSRA SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) Mini Conference on Thursday, June 8 from 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at The Legends Club in Augusta, Georgia.

At the strategic session, experts from EPIC will discuss the latest news and trends in human resources and employee benefits consulting and compliance.

Chief Actuary Davin Millholland will provide insight on better ways to measure and manage your company's healthcare spend. Director of Employee Benefits Compliance Carl Pilger will discuss what impact the Trump administration is having on benefits, tax and employment compliance.

HR and Benefits Technology Specialist Mimi Bush will provide an update on the HR and benefits technology landscape. Senior Benefits Consultant Jim Baker will provide a carrier update on what the major healthcare underwriters are doing and what questions you should be asking.

Click here to RSVP to the event: http://www.csrashrm.org/index.php/events/rsvp?eventId=9&controller=event&task=individualRegister

About the Society for Human Resource Management CSRA SHRM Chapter:

As a SHRM affiliated local chapter in Augusta, GA, CSRA SHRM strives to provide a forum for personal and professional development for members by offering quality programming, networking opportunities, community resources and current information that may impact state, federal and national human resource management issues. Information: http://www.csrashrm.org/.

About EPIC:

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property and casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence. EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has 1,100 team members operating from offices across the U.S., providing Property Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 20,000 clients.

With roughly $280 million in run rate revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed by the Carlyle Group, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country. For additional information, please visit http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that it will host the CSRA SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) Mini Conference on Thursday, June 8 from 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at The Legends Club in Augusta, Georgia.

FormFree Names Douglas Brewer Director of its Enterprise Architecture

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- FormFree today announced the appointment of senior software developer Douglas Brewer to the role of director of enterprise architecture. Brewer, who first joined FormFree in 2014, will be responsible for managing the retention and growth of FormFree's software development team, overseeing enterprise software design and ensuring the quality and timely delivery of software updates.

An experienced architect of custom software, web-based user interfaces and APIs, Brewer specializes in signal processing, machine learning and other enabling technologies that rely on advanced algorithms and mathematical models to analyze data. Prior to joining FormFree, Brewer loaned his programming expertise to companies in diverse industries ranging from manufacturing to e-commerce to traffic control and spent five years as co-owner of BlackBox Software. He earned his bachelor's degree and doctorate, both in computer science, from the University of Georgia.

"Doug has been the powerhouse behind FormFree's technology assets as we've built out game-changing solutions for our customers," said FormFree Founder and CEO Brent Chandler. "His commitment to quality, creativity and leadership has been integral to the innovations we've brought to market as well as those still under development."

FormFree's flagship product, AccountChek, is an automated asset verification app that streamlines the loan underwriting process for both borrowers and lenders, reducing the time it takes to close loans and resulting in higher borrower satisfaction.

"Thanks to its founders' vision, leading FormFree development team has been a gratifying professional challenge and opportunity," said Brewer. "It is not every day that you have a chance to change the world."

About FormFree:

Leading lenders trust FormFree's automated verification solutions that streamline the loan origination process and provide better intelligence on borrowers' ability to repay. FormFree's flagship app, AccountChek(R), eliminates the hassle of collecting paper statements from borrowers by using direct-access data untouched by human hands to consolidate, analyze and verify assets. AccountChek securely delivers automated asset verification data and on-demand reports to more than 350 leading U.S. lenders. A HousingWire TECH100(TM) company for four consecutive years, FormFree is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

For more information, visit http://www.formfree.com/.

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FormFree today announced the appointment of senior software developer Douglas Brewer to the role of director of enterprise architecture. Brewer, who first joined FormFree in 2014, will be responsible for managing the retention and growth of FormFree's software development team, overseeing enterprise software design and ensuring the quality and timely delivery of software updates.

Actress Rayven Ferrell Lands Pivotal Career Role in New Tupac Film

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- When Rayven Symone Ferrell was born, her mom had a strong vision for her. She knew her daughter was destined for great creativity and named her after Raven-Symone, her favorite character on "The Cosby Show." Twenty-one years later and mom's intuition has proven true. The young aspiring actress has already landed a career defining role, playing Sekyiwa Shakur, the baby sister of rap icon Tupac Shakur, in the soon to be released blockbuster film, "All Eyez on Me."

Directed by Benny Boom, and starring another newcomer, Demetrius Shipp Jr. as Shakur, the film is slated to hit theaters on June 16, the late rapper's 46th birthday.

The role is the opportunity of a lifetime for the aspiring young actress who performed her first play in the sixth grade and booked her first on-camera gig at 17 years old. The film's debut follows a string of successful appearances for the budding thespian, including the Oprah Winfrey executive produced series "Greenleaf" on OWN and working with Academy Award nominated director, Lee Daniels on the popular Fox series, "STAR," starring Queen Latifah. To say that Rayven is on a roll is an understatement. Under the tutelage of Atlanta based talent agents, Christopher Young and Tay Smith at J Pervis Talent Agency, Rayven is quickly building up the kind of screen credits that actors dream of in Hollywood.

A Cincinnati, Ohio native, residing in Atlanta, Rayven is currently an undergraduate at Kennesaw State University majoring in Communications, Media Studies. She is humbled by her selection to play the famed actor's sister. In fact, Rayven reveals that the role struck a special chord with her as she shared similar childhood experiences with her character.

"I have never connected to a character in an actual project as much as I connected with this one," reveals Rayven. "Sekyiwa Shakur and I shared similarities in our childhood, so I found myself really relating to her. My mom was a single parent of six so we didn't have much at all. Some days we would have to go without food, water, and electricity, so I understand that struggle and the pain she experienced in her early years."

"Sekyiwa was the baby of the family so she depended on Tupac. As her big brother, he was the first man in her life and in a sense, the head of their family. They had a very close relationship early on. My mom had to work multiple jobs at times throughout our childhood so I know the importance of that sibling bond. It's that feeling that your family is all you have so you must be there for each another. As Tupac's baby sister, they shared a very distinct relationship and I am honored to bring that bond to life on the big screen."

"All Eyez on Me" is one of the year's most anticipated films, detailing the life, times and controversy of one of hip hop's most prolific figures, Tupac Shakur. The movie is named after the artist's last Death Row Records release.

With her appearance in the film, Rayven Ferrell is creating her own legend, just like her mother knew she would. Like her namesake, Raven-Symone, she brings depth, authenticity and passion to her roles. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram at @RayvenFerrell. Catch her in "All Eyez on Me" on June 16, 2017.

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When Rayven Symone Ferrell was born, her mom had a strong vision for her. She knew her daughter was destined for great creativity and named her after Raven-Symone, her favorite character on "The Cosby Show." Twenty-one years later and mom's intuition has proven true. The young aspiring actress has already landed a career defining role, playing Sekyiwa Shakur, the baby sister of rap icon Tupac Shakur, in the soon to be released blockbuster film, "All Eyez on Me.

AccountChek by FormFree Automates Asset Verification for Users of Black Knight Financial Services’ LoanSphere Empower Loan Origination System

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- FormFree(R) today announced the direct integration of its AccountChek(R) automated asset verification service with the LoanSphere(R) Empower(R) loan origination system (LOS) offered by Black Knight Financial Services, a leading provider of integrated technology, data and analytics to the mortgage and real estate industries.

LoanSphere Empower enables lenders to originate both first mortgages and home equity loans and lines of credit on a single system, improving data integrity and security, significantly reducing errors and eliminating the need for duplicate entry associated with managing multiple systems. The seamless integration with AccountChek provides LoanSphere Empower users the ability to verify and share asset and deposit information with their lenders in seconds without uploading bank statements.

"One of the many ways LoanSphere Empower helps lenders remain competitive is through seamless integrations with industry leading capabilities like AccountChek," said Jerry Halbrook, president of Black Knight's Origination Technologies and Enterprise Business Intelligence divisions. "Automated asset verification through AccountChek can reduce the loan approval process by days."

AccountChek was the first asset verification provider approved for participation in Fannie Mae's Day 1 Certainty(tm) initiative, which gives lenders that use the Desktop Underwriter(R) (DU(R)) Validation Service reps and warrants relief for validated components of a loan. The AccountChek integration with LoanSphere Empower enables users to benefit from the reps and warrants relief available with this program.

AccountChek streamlines the loan underwriting process for both borrowers and lenders, resulting in quicker decisions and higher borrower satisfaction. The mobile-optimized asset verification app securely connects with virtually any financial institution to consolidate, analyze and verify assets and deposits, delivering a safe and hassle-free experience for borrowers and greater purchase certainty for lenders.

"Black Knight shares our belief that a better borrower experience can co-exist with a more efficient, accurate and profitable lending workflow," said FormFree Founder and President Brent Chandler, who addressed attendees of Black Knight's 2017 Information Exchange in Orlando on April 24. "With AccountChek, LoanSphere Empower users relieve their customers of the burden of manual document submission while benefitting from the speed and accuracy of systematized asset review and analysis."

About FormFree(R):

Leading lenders trust FormFree's automated verification solutions that streamline the loan origination process and provide better intelligence on borrowers' ability to repay. FormFree's flagship app, AccountChek(R), eliminates the hassle of collecting paper statements from borrowers by using direct-access data untouched by human hands to consolidate, analyze and verify assets. AccountChek securely delivers automated asset verification data and on-demand reports to more than 350 leading U.S. lenders. A HousingWire TECH100(tm) company for four consecutive years, FormFree is based in Atlanta, Georgia. For more information, visit http://www.formfree.com/.

About Black Knight Financial Services, Inc.:

Black Knight Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE:BKFS) is a leading provider of integrated technology, data and analytics solutions that facilitate and automate many of the business processes across the mortgage lifecycle.

Black Knight Financial Services is committed to being a premier business partner that lenders and servicers rely on to achieve their strategic goals, realize greater success and better serve their customers by delivering best-in-class technology, services and insight with a relentless commitment to excellence, innovation, integrity and leadership. For more information on Black Knight Financial Services, please visit http://www.bkfs.com.

FormFree(R) today announced the direct integration of its AccountChek(R) automated asset verification service with the LoanSphere(R) Empower(R) loan origination system (LOS) offered by Black Knight Financial Services, a leading provider of integrated technology, data and analytics to the mortgage and real estate industries.

EPIC’s Carl Pilger to Present at ‘The First 100 Days: What the New Administration Means For Benefits, Taxes and Employment Compliance’

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Director of Employee Benefits Compliance Carl Pilger will present at "The First 100 Days: What the New Administration Means For Benefits, Taxes and Employment Compliance" seminar on Tuesday, May 9 at 7:30 a.m. at the Buckhead Club in Atlanta, Georgia.

With the current administration dominating the headlines, Pilger and experts from Aprio and Fisher Phillips will provide an in-depth analysis of how the administration's new initiatives will impact businesses and recommend best practices moving forward. Pilger will provide an update on the Affordable Care Act repeal and replace efforts, remind employers about ongoing compliance obligations and share insight into the DOL's current focus on audits and penalties.

Click here to view the full agenda: https://www.fisherphillips.com/resources-newsletters-1859.

About Carl Pilger, Director of Employee Benefits Compliance, EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants:

Carl Pilger has advised and represented businesses as an ERISA attorney for more than 20 years. Across his career he has focused exclusively on ERISA compliance, including representing his clients in DOL and IRS audits. As EPIC's Director of Employee Benefits Compliance, he continues to consult with and advise clients on ERISA and ACA compliance. Pilger is based in Duluth, Georgia and reports to John Gaffney, EPIC's Director, National Benefits Operations.

Prior to joining EPIC, Pilger served as Vice President, Legal Counsel with Digital Insurance where he spearheaded ERISA and ACA compliance initiatives. Previously, he held positions with three prominent Atlanta law firms including; Taylor English Duma, LLP, Miller & Martin, PLLC, and Fisher & Phillips, LLP.

Pilger is a well-known subject matter expert on the Affordable Care Act and he has traveled the country speaking to numerous industry groups regarding the law's complexities.

Pilger earned a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from Northwestern University, Medill School of Journalism and a Juris Doctorate degree from Northwestern University School of Law. He is a member of the Georgia Bar Association.

About EPIC:
EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property and casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence. EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has 1,100 team members operating from offices across the U.S., providing Property Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 20,000 clients.

With roughly $280 million in run rate revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed by the Carlyle Group, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country.

For additional information, please visit http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Director of Employee Benefits Compliance Carl Pilger will present at "The First 100 Days: What the New Administration Means For Benefits, Taxes and Employment Compliance" seminar on Tuesday, May 9 at 7:30 a.m. at the Buckhead Club in Atlanta, Georgia.

Errol Moore Releases New Single ‘Free Your Mind’ (May 5) from the Album: ‘Good Morning Jah’

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Island Gruve Music Works, a full service music production company, is excited as we prepare to launch Errol Moore's highly anticipated new CD Single "Free Your Mind."

The single is slated for release on May 5, 2017. Island Gruve Music will whet your taste buds with this dynamic single, preparing you for what's to come.

"Free Your Mind" employs a steady Reggaematic gruve which is expected to enjoy massive airplay in America, South America, Europe and parts of the Caribbean.

Written, arranged and produced by Errol Moore, the single "Free Your Mind" is destined to be one of the most talked about records for the year 2017. Furthermore, it demonstrates Errol's ability to create great music to educate, inspire and entertain fans worldwide.

The single will be supported by a very powerful music video and a promotional tour. The tour will visit several major cities across the United States and Europe.

Errol is no newcomer to the music industry. His affiliations span over three decades of having played with reggae royalties such as, Toots & The Maytals, Maxi Priest and Israel Vibration for starters. His current fan base surpasses the USA into Europe, South America and parts of the Caribbean. Listen and enjoy the thought provoking lyrics and let the inevitable urge to embrace humanity allow you to "Free Your Mind."

Errol Moore is available for interviews. For information including updates, tour dates, etc. please follow us on social media at: Facebook: @ErrolMooreMusic, Twitter @ErrolMooreMusic and Instagram @ErrolMooreMusic HASHTAGS: #errolmooremusic #moorelove.

The single "Free Your Mind" and the album "Good Morning Jah" are available on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/good-morning-jah/id1011955793.

Learn more about Island Gruve Music Works at: http://www.islandgruve.com/.

We invite cover stories, feature articles, CD reviews, etc. For further information and booking:

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Island Gruve Music Works, a full service music production company, is excited as we prepare to launch Errol Moore's highly anticipated new CD Single "Free Your Mind." The single is slated for release on May 5, 2017. "Free Your Mind" employs a steady Reggaematic gruve which is expected to enjoy massive airplay in America, South America, Europe and parts of the Caribbean.

EPIC’s Dan Houston to Present Best Practices on Data Breach Response at Georgia PRIMA’s Risk Management Conference

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Senior Vice President of Enterprise Risk Management and Principal Dr. Dan Houston will present at Georgia Public Risk Management Association's (PRIMA) Annual Education Series on Wednesday, April 26 at 8:30 a.m. at the Savannah Civic Center in Savannah, Georgia.

The Georgia Chapter of PRIMA was established in 2004 to provide education, training and professional development opportunities for public sector risk management professionals in the state of Georgia. This EPIC sponsored event is an education-intensive multi-day seminar where members will learn, network and meet with private sector representatives from businesses offering services to the membership.

Houston will present alongside Vince Josaphs, Senior Vice President of INSUREtrust on "Best Practices On Data Breach Response: Test Your Cyber IQ."

Click here to view the full agenda: https://www.gaprima.org/insidepages/events/agenda.cfm?eventid=ED5A5E04-5056-8960-3ED1-225D4F9EE532.

About Daniel W. Houston, D.Div., ARM, Senior Vice President of Enterprise Risk Management and Principal, EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants:

Prior to joining EPIC in August 2006, Houston was Senior Vice President and Vice President/Producer with Marsh, Alexander & Alexander (Aon) and Willis/HRH. He has also served as Director of Risk Management and Insurance Worldwide for Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company and NCR Corporation. While working for NCR, he co-developed the first cyber insurance policy and risk management response.

Author of over 500 articles, texts and educational courses on risk management, insurance, analytics, contractual risk transfer, music, religion and law, Houston is the recipient of The Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc.'s (RIMS) prestigious "Harry and Dorothy Goodell Award," and was named "2010 Insurance and Risk Management Professional of the Year."

He was recently featured in the Wall Street Journal and CNBC for his work with the endangered panda program. He is a member of and/or serves on a number of boards, notably the Next Generation Manufacturing (NGM), Japan-America Business Council, Federal Reserve Bank, Advanced Risk Management Panel, Defense Research Institute, Eisenhower (after his great uncle Dwight D. Eisenhower) Academy and is a founding member of the International Risk Management Federation in Helsinki, Finland.

About The Public Risk Management Association:

The Public Risk Management Association (PRIMA) is North America's largest risk management association dedicated solely to the practice of public entity risk management. For three decades, PRIMA has been dedicated to providing hard-hitting, practical education and training for public entity risk management practitioners like you.

There are more than 2,200 PRIMA member entities, of which 1,800 are local governments. These entities realize that membership provides the necessary tools and solutions needed in today's complex and changing risk management environment

About EPIC:

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property and casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence. EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has 1,100 team members operating from offices across the U.S., providing Property Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 20,000 clients.

With roughly $280 million in run rate revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed by the Carlyle Group, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country.

For additional information, please visit http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Dave Hock, of EPIC
650-295-4608
dave.hock@epicbrokers.com

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408-295-4309 x104
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EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Senior Vice President of Enterprise Risk Management and Principal Dr. Dan Houston will present at Georgia Public Risk Management Association's (PRIMA) Annual Education Series on Wednesday, April 26 at 8:30 a.m. at the Savannah Civic Center.

FormFree Founder Brent Chandler Named ‘Tech All-Star’ by Mortgage Bankers Association

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- FormFree today announced that its Founder and President Brent Chandler was one of five mortgage technology innovators recognized by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) in its 2017 MBA Insights Tech All-Stars award. The award, now in its 16th year, recognizes "industry leaders who have made outstanding contributions in mortgage technology."

In a statement, MBA Chairman Rodrigo Lopez, CMB, said, "Technology is critical to the growth of our industry and the success of our members' businesses. We have been fortunate to have a dedicated and diverse array of true innovators who continue to push the envelope and move our industry forward. MBA is honored to recognize the men and women making significant technological contributions to the real-estate finance industry."

Chandler was recognized for the rapid adoption of FormFree's flagship asset verification app AccountChek, which was the first of its kind and the first to be named a "designated vendor" for asset verification by Fannie Mae as part of the agency's Day 1 Certainty(TM) initiative.

"There can be no advancement without innovation, and to be recognized by the MBA as having contributed to the advancement of the mortgage industry is truly an honor," Chandler said. "Cultivating AccountChek from its infancy to its current status as the first asset verification solution selected to participate in Fannie Mae's Day 1 Certainty initiative makes me proud beyond belief, and I look forward to continuing to deliver innovative digital solutions to the mortgage industry to improve both loan quality as well as the overall borrower experience."

About FormFree:

Leading lenders trust Athens, Georgia-based FormFree to deliver automated verification solutions that streamline the loan origination process and provide better intelligence on borrowers' ability to repay. FormFree's flagship app, AccountChek(TM), eliminates the hassle of collecting paper statements from borrowers by using direct-access data untouched by human hands to consolidate, analyze and verify assets. Lender tested and GSE approved, AccountChek securely delivers automated asset verification data and on-demand reports to more than 200 leading U.S. lenders and their millions of customers. FormFree was named one of American Banker magazine's "Top 10 Tech Companies to Watch" in 2015.

For more information, visit http://www.formfree.com/.

FormFree today announced that its Founder and President Brent Chandler was one of five mortgage technology innovators recognized by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) in its 2017 MBA Insights Tech All-Stars award. The award, now in its 16th year, recognizes "industry leaders who have made outstanding contributions in mortgage technology."

EPIC Insurance’s Suzannah Gill and Carl Pilger to Present at SOAHR SHRM-Atlanta HR 2017 Conference

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Benefits Strategy Consultant Suzannah Gill and Director of Employee Benefits Compliance Carl Pilger will present at SOAHR, SHRM-Atlanta's 27th Annual HR Conference, on Wednesday, March 29 at 2:40 p.m. at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, Ga.

This event provides Atlanta HR professionals the opportunity to participate in cutting-edge educational content and create meaningful relationships with peers. In addition to two keynote presentations, the conference will feature dozens of education sessions touching on all of the major HR and talent management competencies.

Gill and Pilger will share their employee benefits consulting expertise in their presentation "Protecting Your Business in 2017 & Beyond: Employee Benefits Compliance."

Click here to view the full agenda: http://www.shrmatlanta.org/mpage/2017Conference.

About Suzannah Gill, benefits strategy consultant, EPIC:

Part of EPIC's employee benefits consulting team in Atlanta, benefits strategy consultant Suzannah Gill brings a broad spectrum of experience to EPIC. She was previously a senior associate and benefits consultant for a large Atlanta benefits consulting firm with a focus on strategic management and business development. Prior to that, Gill provided strategic benefits expertise to her clients as an ERISA attorney at a prominent Atlanta law firm, representing clients in both Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation matters.

Gill is a responsive and results-oriented benefits consultant, helping her clients understand and navigate the complexities of employee benefits, so they can focus on managing and growing their businesses. Additionally, her skill set further expands EPIC's legal expertise in employee benefits.

Gill earned a Bachelor of Science in Management with Marketing Certification, highest honor, from Georgia Tech and a Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of Georgia School of Law.

About Carl Pilger, director of employee benefits compliance, EPIC:

Carl Pilger has advised and represented businesses as an ERISA attorney for more than 20 years. Across his career he has focused exclusively on ERISA compliance, including representing his clients in DOL and IRS audits. As EPIC's Director of Employee Benefits Compliance Pilger continues to consult with and advise clients on ERISA and ACA compliance. Pilger is based in Duluth, Georgia and will report to John Gaffney, EPIC's Director, National Benefits Operations.

Prior to joining EPIC, Pilger served as Vice President, Legal Counsel with Digital Insurance where he spearheaded ERISA and ACA compliance initiatives. Previously, he held positions with three prominent Atlanta law firms including; Taylor English Duma, LLP, Miller & Martin, PLLC, and Fisher & Phillips, LLP.

Pilger is a well-known subject matter expert on the Affordable Care Act and he has traveled the country speaking to numerous industry groups regarding the law's complexities.

Pilger earned a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from Northwestern University, Medill School of Journalism and a Juris Doctorate degree from Northwestern University School of Law. He is a member of the Georgia Bar Association.

About SOAHR 2017:

SOAHR 2017 is SHRM-Atlanta's 27th Annual HR Conference that includes two days of education seminars.

Presentations will focus on increasing HR effectiveness, building leadership and business acumen, and providing solutions to challenges that fellow HR professionals have faced. SHRM-Atlanta's session offerings also mirror important competencies as defined by the SHRM Body of Competency & Knowledge (BoCK), with educational topics covering Business Acumen & Strategy, Employment Law & Legislation, Talent Acquisition & Retention, and Total Rewards.

There are over two dozen total sessions - all created and delivered by HR experts, two thought-provoking keynote sessions to infer new lessons, and the opportunity to earn up to 9 HRCI CEUs/SHRM PDCs.

About EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants:

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property and casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence. EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has 1,100 team members operating from offices across the U.S., providing Property Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 20,000 clients.

With roughly $280 million in run rate revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed by the Carlyle Group, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country.

For additional information, please visit http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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MEDIA CONTACTS:
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650-295-4608
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408-295-4309 x104
nicole.conley@taniscomm.com

EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Benefits Strategy Consultant Suzannah Gill and Director of Employee Benefits Compliance Carl Pilger will present at SOAHR, SHRM-Atlanta's 27th Annual HR Conference, on Wednesday, March 29 at 2:40 p.m. at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, Ga.

Cloudvirga Introduces AccountChek Automated Asset Verification into Its intelligent Mortgage Platform

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- FormFree today announced that cloudvirga(SM), developer of the automated, cloud-based intelligent Mortgage Platform(R) (iMP), has selected AccountChek(TM) for automated asset verification. Cloudvirga's custom integration of AccountChek into the iMP collects borrower account information early in the loan application process and offers a seamless asset verification experience unlike any other mortgage point-of-sale (POS) system in the marketplace today.

"Cloudvirga is re-engineering the mortgage workflow with a relentless focus on increasing efficiency and driving down the cost of lending," said Kyle Kamrooz, co-founder of cloudvirga. "Our partnership with AccountChek by FormFree exemplifies how cloudvirga delivers on the promise of true automation."

A next-generation mortgage POS system, the iMP takes consumer empowerment way beyond the typical digital loan application while automating the entire initial disclosures process for loan officers and consumers in all 50 states. The POS gives consumers and loan officers an automated, intuitive and compliant workflow while moving many traditional back-office tasks to the front of the loan process.

FormFree's flagship app, AccountChek allows borrowers to securely link asset and deposit data from virtually any financial institution. Within seconds, lenders receive detailed analysis on the borrower's ability to repay. Trusted by hundreds of lenders and hundreds of thousands of borrowers, AccountChek was the first provider of asset verification to participate in Fannie Mae's Day 1 Certainty(TM) initiative.

"AccountChek is a perfect fit for the intelligent Mortgage Platform, not just because we're the most trusted name in asset verification, but also because we share cloudvirga's vision of a more modern and efficient way of lending," said Brent Chandler, chief executive officer and founder of FormFree. "By not only collecting but applying sophisticated analysis to borrower data, AccountChek completely eliminates the need for back-office verification."

About cloudvirga(SM):

Cloudvirga is the company behind the cloud-based intelligent Mortgage Platform(R) (iMP) designed to streamline the mortgage process. The platform is digitizing the mortgage industry by deploying an automated workflow to reduce overall cost, increase transparency and shorten the time it takes to close a loan for both borrowers and lenders. Founded by Bill Dallas, Kyle Kamroo, and Mark Attaway, seasoned financial veterans with a proven track record of building mortgage-related technologies, cloudvirga is disrupting the antiquated mortgage industry.

For more information, visit http://www.cloudvirga.com/ or follow cloudvirga on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company-beta/7577062/.

About FormFree:

Leading lenders trust Athens, Georgia-based FormFree to deliver automated verification solutions that streamline the loan origination process and provide better intelligence on borrowers' ability to repay. FormFree's flagship app, AccountChek(TM), eliminates the hassle of collecting paper statements from borrowers by using direct-access data untouched by human hands to consolidate, analyze and verify assets. Lender tested and GSE approved, AccountChek securely delivers automated asset verification data and on-demand reports to more than 200 leading U.S. lenders and their millions of customers. FormFree was named one of American Banker magazine's "Top 10 Tech Companies to Watch" in 2015.

For more information, visit http://www.formfree.com/.

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FormFree today announced that cloudvirga(SM), developer of the automated, cloud-based intelligent Mortgage Platform(R) (iMP), has selected AccountChek(TM) for automated asset verification. Cloudvirga's custom integration of AccountChek into the iMP collects borrower account information early in the loan application process and offers a seamless asset verification experience.

FormFree Announces Integration of AccountChek into Ellie Mae’s Encompass Consumer Connect

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- FormFree today announced that its AccountChek(TM) automated asset verification service is available through Ellie Mae's Encompass Consumer Connect(TM) point of sale loan origination solution, an extension of the Encompass mortgage management solution. Encompass Consumer Connect enables lenders to deliver a state-of-the-art, completely branded and unique self-service online loan origination experience for homebuyers. The seamless integration with AccountChek allows Encompass Consumer Connect users to verify and share asset and deposit information with their lenders in seconds without uploading bank statements.

AccountChek is an asset verification service that streamlines the loan underwriting process for both borrowers and lenders, resulting in quicker decisions and higher borrower satisfaction. The cloud-based app securely connects with virtually any financial institution to consolidate, analyze and verify assets and deposits, delivering a safe and hassle-free experience for borrowers and greater purchase certainty for lenders.

AccountChek is also the first provider of asset verification to participate in Fannie Mae's Day 1 Certainty(TM) initiative, which gives lenders who use the Desktop Underwriter(R) (DU(R)) Validation Service reps and warrants relief for validated components of a loan.

Ellie Mae is a leading provider of innovative on-demand software solutions and services for the residential mortgage industry. Its Encompass Consumer Connect helps lenders attract prospective borrowers with a customized web experience that allows them to research rates and loan options, request information and complete a loan application all online. The dynamic loan application is designed to make the process easy for the consumer by leveraging services like AccountChek that minimize data entry, ensure high data accuracy and deliver a more complete loan application, thereby reducing overall loan processing time for both borrower and lender.

"FormFree is delighted to partner with Ellie Mae once again," said FormFree Founder and President Brent Chandler. "AccountChek has been an integrated part of Encompass since 2014. With our expansion into the newly introduced Consumer Connect, homebuyers can experience a truly streamlined self-service loan application process."

For more information on Ellie Mae's Encompass Consumer Connect, visit http://www.elliemae.com/encompass/sales-marketing/encompass-consumer-connect.

About FormFree

Leading lenders trust Athens, Georgia-based FormFree to deliver automated verification solutions that streamline the loan origination process and provide better intelligence on borrowers' ability to repay. FormFree's flagship app, AccountChek(TM), eliminates the hassle of collecting paper statements from borrowers by using direct-access data untouched by human hands to consolidate, analyze and verify assets. Lender tested and GSE approved, AccountChek securely delivers automated asset verification data and on-demand reports to more than 200 leading U.S. lenders and their millions of customers. FormFree was named one of American Banker magazine's "Top 10 Tech Companies to Watch" in 2015.

For more information, visit http://www.formfree.com/.

About Ellie Mae

Ellie Mae (NYSE:ELLI) is a leading provider of innovative on-demand software solutions and services for the residential mortgage industry. Mortgage lenders of all sizes use Ellie Mae's Encompass(R) all-in-one mortgage management solution, Mavent Compliance Service and AllRegs research, reference and education resources to improve compliance, loan quality and efficiency across the entire mortgage lifecycle.

Visit EllieMae.com or call (877) 355-4362 to learn more.

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FormFree today announced that its AccountChek(TM) automated asset verification service is available through Ellie Mae's Encompass Consumer Connect(TM) point of sale loan origination solution, an extension of the Encompass mortgage management solution. Encompass Consumer Connect enables lenders to deliver a state-of-the-art, completely branded and unique self-service online loan origination experience for homebuyers.

FormFree Named to HousingWire’s TECH100 List of Most Innovative Tech Companies for Fourth Consecutive Year

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- FormFree today announced that it has been named to HousingWire's HW TECH100(TM) list of the most innovative technology companies in mortgage finance and real estate for the fourth year in a row. FormFree has been featured in the TECH100 list since 2014, when the company also won a special category prize for most unique solution.

The HW TECH100 program recognizes the increasingly influential role tech providers play in advancing the U.S. housing economy. Winners are selected by HousingWire's editorial staff based on the uniqueness of their solution and the significance of their market influence or potential. HousingWire received more than 400 nominations in the program's inaugural year, and since then the program has seen a steady increase in the number and caliber of companies applying for the honor.

HousingWire recognized FormFree for its award-winning, mobile-friendly AccountChek(TM) app, which helps financial institutions determine the ability of their customers to pay back loans using data obtained directly and securely from the borrower's financial institutions. AccountChek is the first designated vendor to manage asset verification for Desktop Underwriter(R) (DU(R)), part of Fannie Mae's landmark Day 1 Certainty(TM) initiative introduced last fall.

"We are honored to be recognized by HousingWire for a fourth consecutive year. It's a testament to AccountChek's continuing relevancy as an innovator and trusted provider of asset verification for Fannie Mae customers," said FormFree Founder and President Brent Chandler. "FormFree is on a mission to transform the way lenders verify borrower bona fides, starting with secure, paperless, automated asset verification through AccountChek. With even more exciting innovations in the works, we are ever focused on moving the industry forward with the help of our valued customers and partners."

"The companies that make up the 2017 HW TECH100(TM) are the cream of the crop of the entire housing industry, from real estate to mortgage lending, servicing and investment," said HousingWire Senior Financial Reporter Ben Lane. "These companies aren't just taking part in the housing industry's technological revolution; they're leading it."

For a full list of honorees, visit http://tech100.housingwire.com/.

About FormFree:
Leading lenders trust Athens, Georgia-based FormFree to deliver automated verification solutions that streamline the loan origination process and provide better intelligence on borrowers' ability to repay. FormFree's flagship app, AccountChek(TM), eliminates the hassle of collecting paper statements from borrowers by using direct-access data untouched by human hands to consolidate, analyze and verify assets. Lender tested and GSE approved, AccountChek securely delivers automated asset verification data and on-demand reports to more than 200 leading U.S. lenders and their millions of customers. FormFree was named one of American Banker magazine's "Top 10 Tech Companies to Watch" in 2015.

For more information, visit http://www.formfree.com/.

About HousingWire:
HousingWire is the nation's most influential industry news source covering the U.S. housing economy, spanning residential mortgage lending, servicing, investments, and real estate operations. The company's news, commentary, magazine content, industry directories, and events give more than one million industry professionals each year the insight they need to make better, more informed business decisions. Winner of numerous awards, including a 2012 Eddie Award for national editorial excellence in the B2B Banking/Business/Finance category, HousingWire has been recognized for excellence in journalism by the Society of Business Editors and Writers, the American Society of Business Press Editors, the National Association of Real Estate Editors, and Trade Association Business Publications International.

Learn more at http://www.housingwire.com.

FormFree Holdings Corp. today announced that it has been named to HousingWire's 2017 HW TECH100 list of the most innovative technology companies in mortgage finance and real estate for the fourth year in a row. FormFree has been featured in the TECH100 list since 2014, when the company also won a special category prize for most unique solution.

EPIC adds Southeast Region Employee Benefits Consultant Richard Duhe

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Richard Duhe has joined the firm's Southeast Employee Benefits Consulting Practice in Atlanta as a Benefits Consultant and Director of EPIC MobileEZ(TM).

Across a career spanning 30 years, Duhe has focused on assisting clients in a wide range of industries with their health & welfare risk management needs; specializing in the assessment, design, implementation, and management of medical cost containment and employee engagement programs.

Duhe's experience includes development of mobile application strategies and digital media communication, as well as the identification, analysis and management of a broad spectrum of exposures and risks. He has extensive experience working with third party administrators, associations, and pools.

Prior to joining EPIC, Duhe also developed the EPIC MobileEZ(TM) mobile application, a comprehensive digital media communication solution for employers and their mobile workforces.

As a consultant for EPIC's Employee Benefits practice in the Southeast, Duhe will provide client service leadership, including overall strategy, coverage negotiation, and the coordination and management of internal and external resources.

As Director of EPIC MobileEZ(TM), he will continue to implement risk mitigation, training, wellness, and safety strategies within a mobile environment for EPIC clients.

Duhe will also focus on relationship management and business development, bringing EPIC's resources in employee benefits to clients across the region.

"Rick founded a successful Atlanta, Georgia-based managed care company called MediCor," said Steve Needle, EPIC Managing Principal, Employer Services SE Region. "He has a proven ability to both manage a team and provide creative, cost-effective employee benefit solutions. We are excited to have Rick join EPIC's growing operations here in the Southeast and across the country."

Duhe was appointed to the Governor's Georgia State Board of Worker's Compensation Chairman's Advisory Council, Rehabilitation and Managed Care Committee in 1996, serving as Chairperson from 2009-2012. He is a former certified disability management specialist, certified rehabilitation consultant, and vocational expert. His entrepreneurial endeavors have been mentioned on the front page of the Wall Street Journal and featured on the cover of Inc. magazine.

Richard Duhe can be reached at:
EPIC
Office: 678-475-5713
Mobile: 404-545-0466
rick.duhe@epicbrokers.com

About EPIC:

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property and casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence. EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has more than 850 team members operating from offices across the U.S., providing Property Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 13,000 clients.

With more than $200 million in revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed by the Carlyle Group, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country.

For additional information, please visit http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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MEDIA CONTACTS:
Dave Hock, of EPIC
650-295-4608
dave.hock@epicbrokers.com

Nicole Conley
408-295-4309 x104
nicole.conley@taniscomm.com

EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Richard Duhe has joined the firm's Southeast Employee Benefits Consulting Practice in Atlanta as a Benefits Consultant and Director of EPIC MobileEZ(TM).